Pimp Yo Kite - The Kiteboarder Magazine

BEST SNOWKITE BOARD
Features a laminated ‘tip to tail’ wood core,
flex in the tip and tail to give you pop where
you need it, raised tip and tail and centered
stance for a true twin tip feel. With a larger
side-cut radius than a standard snowboard
and an effective edge length of 1280mm, it
rides smoother and faster along its heel edge
and requires much less calf pressure to keep
the edge locked down.
Sizes: 157, 160cm
MSRP: $499
www.bestkiteboarding.com
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Lens: Kim Kern
CABRINHA EMPIRE
A true twin tip with a dual transitional
sidecut, Structurn, and Energy Plates, featuring
a wood core for even response to
long periods of edging which is unique to
snowkiting. The Quadrax orientation of the
lay-up distributes binding pressure over a
greater area, because the 30-degree axis
fibers add extra torsional stiffness. The
stainless-treated steel edges and Crystal
EzCare base all make for a snowkite
board with high durability. Recommended
for use with Cabrinha Effect bindings.
Sizes: 156cm
MSRP: $499
www.cabrinhakites.com
BEST WAROO
Designed from the outset to be a practical
and performance-oriented all around kite for
both winter and summer, the high projected
area with supported leading edge (SLE)
brings faster turning, sharper bar response,
instant depower and increased safety to the
snow market. New for 07 is canopy framing,
a continuous reinforcement zone around
the entire airframe of the kite which isolates
the canopy from impact damage making the
Waroo a super tough, inflatable kite for the
snow.
Sizes: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17m
MSRP: starting from $399 complete
www.bestkiteboarding.com
NORTH FABIO PRO
The Fabio Pro is North’s new open foil
ram air kite specifically designed for
ambitious snowkiters. Snowkiting champion
Fabio Ingrosso collaborated on this
design, which allows you to perform all
the latest freestyle tricks. Features such
as V-ribs, triple bridges, and high-grade
materials combine to give a kite with
direct and agile response, and excellent
launch and glide characteristics.
Sizes: 7, 10, 13m
MSRP: starting at $899 complete
www.northkites.com
PETER LYNN SCORPION
The Scorpion is the latest addition to the
Twinskin range designed specifically for
use on land. With its high speed, great
upwind performance and quick turning the
Scorpion is great for fast riding and high
jumping without losing too much ground.
The fast turning will allow you to kiteloop
the Scorpion or do quick transitions. The
Scorpion has an extremely large windrange
and good low-end power making it
very easy to ride.
Sizes: 7, 10, 13, 16m
MSRP: TBA, available Winter 06/07
www.peterlynnkiteboarding.com
MYSTIC BLAZER
SNOWKITE HARNESS
The first snowkiting specific waist and seat
harness tailored to the needs of both board
and ski snow kiters. Features ventilating
Mesh inside material that resists snow and
ice and breaths when under the jacket, an
extra long spreader hook that clears the
jacket when worn on the inside, special
shape that offers better support to the
snow kiting position, and cimbing-like leg
straps that offer freedom of movement
as well as tons of support when throwing
those 20sec jumps, and a handlepass
system.
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
MSRP: $149.95
www.mystickiteboarding.com
OZONE 07 FRENZY
Ozone founder and designer Rob Whittall
and snowkiter extraordinaire Chasta spent
2006 testing kites in the gusty winds of
the Rocky Mountains. They found that the
conditions could be easily tamed by adding
more stability and more power per size to
the Frenzy so that any level of rider could
enjoy its superior performance. If you are
looking for that new school feeling for high
powered unhooked kite loops, the Frenzy
is for you.
Sizes: 7.5, 10, 12, 14m
MSRP: starting from $975 complete
www.windzup.com/
www.ozonesnowkites.com
OZONE ACCESS II
The Access is a snowkite that a
first-time rider can take to the farthest
Arctic regions. It provides ultimate
stability to handle the funkiest conditions
from the backyard to the backcountry,
yet it delivers the feeling of
power and finesse for control in every
situation. The bombproof clamcleat
and line release system make it the
logical choice for anyone seeking a
safe solo kite.
Sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10m
MSRP: starting from
$615 complete
www.windzup.com/
www.ozonesnowkites.com
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